Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Endoscopy Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

The C&W hospital has a strong Endoscopy service. The team is led by Endoscopy Lead Nurse and Consultant Clinical Lead who work alongside the clinical and management teams. Our Endoscopy is JAG accredited with up to date modern equipment and friendly staff. There is strong multi-disciplinary working and close links with other providers. We provide a range of gastrointestinal procedures in 4 well equipped endoscopy rooms. We run 5 day service including out of hours support to the Gastroenterology team for gastrointestinal bleeds.

If you think you have what it takes to work in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same then this could be the opportunity for you. We welcome applicants with Endoscopy or health care assistant experience.

To apply for this role you will need to have an experience in Endoscopy or relevant area.

Main duties of the job

A HCA can undertake a range of roles within their overall job and their level of responsibility will be appropriate/ commensurate to the level of knowledge and skills they have acquired. Irrespective of the patient care pathway, the core competences at each level should be consistently applied.

To participate, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/ Midwife, in the delivery of patient care to a defined client group, in accordance with the philosophy of care which enables clients to maintain their skills and maximize the potential to achieve independence.

Work as part of an effective and caring team. The post holder works under the indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse/ Midwife. They will work within the boundaries of their existing and developing skills at all times. The post holder is expected to maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.

The C&W hospital has a strong Endoscopy service. The team is led by Lead Nurse Endoscopy and Consultant Clinical Lead who work alongside the clinical and management teams. There is strong multi-disciplinary working and close links with other providers.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-CS-171

Job locations

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

Any other duties as may be required from time to time within the competencies and scope of the post.

Key areas of Responsibility

Clinical Support Role:

Under direct supervision assists with the delivery of care as described by the Registered Nurse

Assist patients with general hygiene needs reporting any changes in patients condition.

Assist the patient to dress appropriately.

Safeguard patients own belongings and space

Under supervision take and record the patients observations (e.g. temperature, skin assessment) as required, and inform the registered nurse of any observed changes in the patients condition.

Support the Registered Nurse in meeting and recording patients elimination needs. Report any changes identified and record quantities and frequency on the relevant charts appropriately.

Work with the Registered Nurse to gain knowledge and understanding of providing pressure area care and the use of aids

Work with the Registered Nurse to gain knowledge of mobilisation aids and their correct and safe use.

Assist the Registered Nurse in the moving, handling and positioning of patients to meet clinical need, adhering to the Trust Moving and Handling policy at all times

Report physical and psychological changes in patients condition to the Registered Nurse, ensuring pain and distress are acted on promptly.

Have an awareness of patient dietary needs and adhere to patient protected mealtimes.

Under supervision deliver meals and provide drinks to patients as appropriate and record fluid / food intake, (inpatient only). Report any changes of pattern to Registered Nurse

Report relevant information regarding the patient care to Registered Nurse

Assist the Registered Nurse in contributing to the care of dying and deceased patients, sensitively providing support to relatives/friends and support patients who have received bad news.

Support the Registered Nurse in the provision of health promotion/ education, e.g. prevention of pressure ulcers, deep vein thrombosis. See Skills Sheet /competency booklet for further information.

Participate in regular unit meetings and attend other meetings as requested.

Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment, including for example Patients vital signs.

Participate in research activities as and when required.

To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, re stocking the equipments in the consultation rooms, emptying the deliveries, assist in pushing the beds and stocking up the linen.

All team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put themselves, patients, visitors and other team members in danger or at risk in the clinical environment.

To assist the patient to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their individual dietary requirements.

To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the Endoscopy unit are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.

To assist and support registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties when required.

To escort stable patients to and from all wards and departments within the hospital when required.

To prepare the suction box daily

Scheduling endoscopy appointments on Cerner especially the interventional procedures etc.

Ensure all admission cubicles are stocked with linen, dignity shorts and cannulation kits.

Undergo cannulation training and be able to cannulate the patients undergoing Endoscopic procedures under the instruction of a Registered Nurse.

Ensure all prep rooms and linen corners have linen bags.

Ensure every patient that comes to the recovery bay have their names written on the bed board and wiped off when they are transferred to discharged lounge.

Offer patients refreshments at the discharged lounge if required

Ensure biscuits and tea is available in the discharged lounge.

Change the PROUD board at reception with the coordinators name and date daily.

Communication and relate to individuals during endoscopic procedures

Provide information on endoscopic procedures to individuals

Prepare the procedure room for endoscopic procedures

Position individuals during endoscopic procedure

Assist colleagues during endoscopic procedures

Collect specimens through the use of endoscopic procedures

Provide care for individuals recovering after endoscopic procedures.

Assist in transfer of patient in and out of Endoscopy.

Reprocess endoscopy equipment (Decontamination)

Daily checks of the department and Hepa cabinet (Scope cabinet)